Tile Waxing in Nou
Wax is a sacrificial layer: it takes the traffic wear instead of the stone. On the right floor that is an advantage, and on the wrong floor it traps dirt, so we tell you which one you have. Work in Nou is planned as a scheduled visit: the crew and machines travel together on a fixed date, and the rate is written down after the floor is seen in person or from clear photos.
- Free inspection measuring lippage and slab thickness
- Tapping test for hollow slabs
- Wet grinding to keep dust down indoors
- Coarse to fine grit sequence with no skipped stages
At a glance
- 12 years experience
- 600+ projects a year
- Written rates
A real before and after photo is added here for the strongest result.
What is included in tile waxing services
- Tapping test for hollow slabs
- Wet grinding to keep dust down indoors
- Coarse to fine grit sequence with no skipped stages
- Slurry contained and vacuumed as we work
- Refining passes to remove grind marks
- Polishing to follow on the same job
- Wash-down and walkthrough
- Free inspection measuring lippage and slab thickness
What each surface needs
| Problem | What grinding does | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Lippage between slabs | Cuts the high slab to floor level | Flat floor, no trip lines |
| Dark traffic lanes | Removes the compacted worn layer | Uniform colour across the room |
| Deep scratches and gouges | Cuts back below the scratch depth | Gone, or faint on very deep damage |
| Cement, POP and paint splatter | Removes it without acid | Clean stone, no chemical risk |
Every surface is tested on a hidden patch before work starts, so you see the result before committing to the whole floor.
How the job runs
- Inspection, lippage measurement and hollow test (free)
- Masking of walls, skirting, doors and furniture
- Coarse grinding, 40-60 minutes per 100 sq ft
- Refining at 200 and 400 grit, 30-45 minutes per 100 sq ft
- Polishing, wash-down and handover
Tile Waxing Services rates in Nou
| Work | Guide band | Typical case |
|---|---|---|
| Light grinding with polish | Rs 15-25 per sq ft | Surface damage, patchy gloss |
| Full grinding, levelling and polish | Rs 25-35 per sq ft | Lippage, deep damage, dark lanes |
| Crystallisation after grinding | Quoted after inspection | Adds hardness and gloss |
| Grinding plus slab re-laying | Quoted per slab | Hollow or lifted slabs |
Rates depend on surface type, damage depth, area and access. The figure is written down before work begins.
How our charges are built
| Charge component | What it covers | How it varies |
|---|---|---|
| Rate per sq ft | Cleaning, grinding, polishing, finishing | Surface type and area |
| Damage correction | Scratch, etch and stain treatment | Severity, decided on the test patch |
| Access and edges | Staircases, corners, upper floors | Hand work needed |
| Coatings | Silicate, crystallisation, nano, sealer | Optional, quoted separately |
- Nothing is added mid-job. If we find something the inspection could not show, we stop and re-quote with you
- Material is included in the rate, not billed as an extra
- Slab rates apply above 1,000 sq ft instead of per-room pricing
- One written figure per surface, so a mixed floor is priced line by line
Old polish, wax and cleaning residue are stripped before any new finish goes on. Layering a fresh treatment over residue is what makes floors look grey again within weeks.
Weight and load matter on upper floors and terraces. Where a slab has been laid over a void or a lightweight screed, we reduce machine weight and speed rather than risk cracking the base.
Quotes are itemised per surface rather than as one lump sum, so a mixed floor of marble, tile and stone is priced line by line and you can approve, defer or drop any line.
Why clients book us
- Same team polishes after grinding, so nothing is blamed on another contractor
- Hollow and thin slabs flagged honestly instead of ground
- 12 years of stone grinding
- Slab thickness checked before we agree to grind
Serving Nou and nearby areas
Nou jobs are booked as a fixed visit batch, so travel is planned into the date instead of being added as a surprise. Work in Nou is planned as a scheduled visit: the crew and machines travel together on a fixed date, and the rate is written down after the floor is seen in person or from clear photos. Inspections are booked within 24-48 hours and most jobs take 1-2 days. Call 86070 01043 or WhatsApp photos of your floor for an indicative rate.
Tile Waxing Services - common questions
Does grinding create dust all over the house?
We grind wet, so dust becomes slurry rather than airborne powder, and we mask doors and skirting. Slurry is vacuumed and washed before we leave.
Can lippage between marble and tile be levelled?
Usually yes where the two surfaces meet at different heights. Where the step is more than a few millimetres, an exact match may not be possible and we say so before starting.
Is grinding always followed by polishing?
Yes in practice. Grinding leaves machine marks until the finer grits and polishing smooth them out, which is why the two stages are quoted together.
What if a slab is hollow?
Grinding cannot re-bond it. Loose slabs must be re-laid, and we quote that separately rather than hiding the problem under a polish.
Will grinding make my floor noticeably thinner?
It removes a fraction of a millimetre at the surface and more only where slabs are high. Average floors take several grinding cycles over their life. We measure thickness during the free inspection first.
Are there extra charges on top of the quoted rate?
No, provided the scope does not change. The rate covers preparation, products, machines and clean-up. Coatings and slab repairs are the only optional items, and they are listed separately in the written quote.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is covered within the quoted rate for addresses in our service cities. For outlying areas we tell you the travel component upfront rather than adding it at handover.
What if the work needs more time than estimated?
That is our risk, not yours. The rate is per sq ft for the agreed scope, so a slow patch or a stubborn stain does not increase your bill.